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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
62 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
43 Overall
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Key Specs

Leica V-Lux 4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 3
  • Replacement is Leica V-Lux 5
Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ35
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS20
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS30
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the V-Lux 4 (12MP) and ZS25 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The V-Lux 4 was announced 3 months before the ZS25 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Leica V-Lux 4 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the V-Lux 4 grades vs the ZS25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 4 over the Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 ZS25 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS25 over the Leica V-Lux 4

		

		

			
 ZS25 V-Lux 4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS25

		

		

			
 V-Lux 4 ZS25 
IntroducedSeptember 2012January 2013Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Leica V-Lux 4 enjoys outer measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS25 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the V-Lux 4 compared to the ZS25.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the V-Lux 4 and ZS25 is 65 and 93 respectively.
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the V-Lux 4 and ZS25.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS25 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
	
			Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Portrait photography camera
45
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
32
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS25 Street photography advice
57
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS25 Sports photography features
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (540 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
45
 long zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Leica V-Lux 4 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS25 as a Travel photography camera
55
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
 MP count low (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 offers focus by touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS25 Landscape photography details
48
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 better than average battery life (540 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of Timelapse function
43
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Leica V-Lux 4 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS25 Vlogging information
63
 pretty wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
34
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 lack of external mic socket
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Leica V-Lux 4 vs Panasonic ZS25 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica V-Lux 4 and Panasonic ZS25
 Leica V-Lux 4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
General Information
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica V-Lux 4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ35
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-09-17 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,312k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 588g (1.30 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $899 $300